Meaning of aural in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɔrəl/

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    aural

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from Latin auris‘ear’+ -al

    Definitions

    1. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear

    Examples

    • « an animal with a very sensitive aural apparatus »
  2. 2. relating to or characterized by an aura

    Examples

    • « various aural effects that precede a migraine headache »

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